Disclaimer #1: I DO NOT OWN YOUNG JUSTICE, JUSTICE LEAGUE, OR ANYTHING ASSOCIATED WITH DC COMICS! Besides Aubrey. She's mine.
Disclaimer #2: Italic= Thoughts/Memories/Translations
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Chapter #2:Robin and Wren Take Flight! Part 1
WARNING(S): Child Abuse, Slight Fluff.
Aubrey: 6
Dick: 9
BRUCE'S POV
It's been two weeks and I finally get to pick up the boy. Alfred stopped outside of the Detention Center and I climbed out of the car.
The building looked dull, and bland. I quickly walked towards the front door while telling Alfred that I'll be out soon.
I didn't think that the building could be any duller, that was before I went inside.
The walls were grey and had some paint missing, there was some kind of mold in the corner of the room and bugs were constantly swarming the light fixtures that hung loosely from the cracked ceiling. There was a desk in the middle of the room with a grouchy looking middle aged lady typing on the chrome laptop.
I cautiously made my way to the desk and looked at the lady expectantly. She finally looked up from her computer and glared at me.
"Name?" She asked in a frail yet rough voice. I was slightly shocked that she didn't know who I was, but quickly recovered when I realized that she was asking for the boy's name.
"Richard Grayson."
She typed in her computer and then pressed a button on her intercom system.
"I need a Richard Grayson to the front desk for adoption." She spoke into the machine and took her manicured finger off the button and looked up at me.
"He will be one second, please take a seat." She told me with no emotion in her voice or shown on her face. Is that how I look when I'm Batman?
After two minutes of awkward silence, a guard emerged from the back room with Richard.
Once they came closer, I could see a black eye on the young boy's left eye and a split lip. I had to clench and un-clench my fists to try and not lash out at the guard. Instead, I just bent down to Richard's level.
"Hi Richard, my name's Bruce Wayne. I heard about you and decided that I want you to be part of my home. Is that okay?" I asked him cautiously.
I didn't want to say that I was there that night, just incase it triggered bad memories. The small boy just shrugged in response. Okay, new plan.
"Ascultă, știu că e greu pentru tine . Știu. Acest lucru sa întâmplat la mine. Dar, am avut someon acolo pentru mine. Vreau doar să fiu acolo pentru tine. Mă vei lăsa?" 'Listen, I know that it's hard for you. I know. This happened to me too. But, I had someone there for me. I just want to be there for you too. Will you let me?'
Richard looked shocked that I spoke his language, but he recovered quickly and gave me a small smile and nodded his head. I couldn't help but smile at that.
"Atunci hai să plecăm de aici. Acest loc este corect destul de rău? Haide, vom merge la casa mea." 'Then let's get out of here. This place is pretty bad right? Come on, we'll go to my house.'
I told Richard. He nodded eagerly when I mentioned leaving the Detention Center, so I held my hand out to him and waited for him to take it so I could lead him to the car.
The small boy hesitantly took my hand and we walked out of that hell-hole.
Once we were close to the car, Alfred came out and held the door open for us.
I could tell that Richard was slightly confused as to why he was holding it out for him so I explained to him quietly, "Asta e Alfred. El lucrează și trăiește cu mine. Ai țineți ușa deschisă pentru cineva pentru că e politicos." 'That's Alfred. He works and lives with me. You hold the door open for someone because it's polite.'
He looked at me and nodded. He then looked at Alfred and held out his hand. Alfred was slightly shocked that he held out his hand to him instead of getting in the car, while I was greatly amused.
This kid was adorable!
Alfred shook his hand and gestured toward the car. Richard seemed to have gotten the message because he climbed in with his back-pack still on and sat by the window.
I got in afterwards and thanked Alfred.
Once Alfred was sitting down he started up the car and we made our way back to the mansion.
"Deci, Richard, vorbiți limba engleză la fel de bine , sau pur și simplu română?" 'So, Richard, do you speak English as well, or just Romani?' I asked him. He looked at me and I think that he was actually going to talk for once.
Eu fac. Deși, uneori, nu -l înțeleg." 'I do. Though I sometimes don't understand it.' He told me in a small voice. I couldn't help but smile. He actually talked to me!
"E bine. Alfred și aș putea ajuta să-l învețe mai bine." 'It's fine. Alfred and I could help you learn it better.' I told him and he smiled enthusiastically.
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When we pulled up to the manor, it was impossible to not laugh at Richard's expression. I helped him out of the car and handed him his back-pack.
"Îmi poți spune Dick. Toată lumea face." 'You can call me Dick. Everyone does.' I was surprised that he actually talked with out me having to start the conversation. Maybe he's getting used to me.
Once we were inside, I showed Ri-Dick, his room.
After that, I showed him the backyard and the big oak tree. I did not expect him to run to said oak tree, climb to the top branch and then hang there while I stared at him and laughed.
He eventually started to laugh as well. And it was music to my ears. Maybe he'll laugh more once his sister is here?
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Dick and I were sitting at the Dinner table in a comfortable silence. I couldn't help but wonder about the circus and that night, maybe he knows something, maybe he-
"I know you want to talk about it." I looked up to see Dick looking intently at his spaghetti. "I'll tell if you ask."
I swallowed my food. I had to think about how I word this right or he might just hide in his shell again. He's opening up to me. Let's keep it this way.
"What happened? I could tell that you're parents have been doing this for years. Why now? If you don't know, it's completely fine, I'm not pushing you to answer."
"Zucco."
I look up at Dick questionably. How does he know that name. Zucco is the last name of some of the biggest mob bosses in Gotham.
"Tony Zucco. He visited my tatica and told him that if he didn't pay for protection than bad things would happen. My mamica and tatica didn't believe him and we went on with our day. Then, before the show, I could've sworn that I saw Zucco and his brothers exit from the backstage and go into the stands. I doubted myself and didn't tell my parents. Then…" Dick told me and I could see that he was close to tears.
There was no doubt about it that Zucco was behind this. And I will bring him to justice.
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It's been one week since I adopted Dick. I know that I've been busy, but I need to hunt down Zucco so Dick doesn't feel the same way I did. Full of hate and regret.
Today is the day that I bring Aubrey, his little sister, to the mansion as well. I know that Dick was injured while at the Boys Detention Center, I couldn't help but wonder if the same thing happened to Aubrey.
I haven't told Dick that I am adopting his sister too. I can't wait to see their faces.
Right now, Dick is in his room reading part of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Collection from my Library. I walked into his room quietly.
"Dick, I'm going to a meeting, I'll be back in about thirty minutes."
He looked at me for a brief second and then averted his gaze back to his book, "Okay."
I know that he's upset with me for not spending much time with him, but if he knew what I've been doing, I'm pretty sure that he would be glad. I sighed and exited the room.
Once I pulled up to the Juvenile Detention Center for girls, I knew that Aubrey probably had a few bruises. It looked just has dull has the one that I got Dick from, but pink.
They should know that the color doesn't help at all.
I walked up to the front desk and told them that I was hear to pick up Aubrey Grayson.
I sat in the waiting room for five minutes until a guard finally brought Aubrey out.
What do you know, I was right.
Aubrey had a big bruise that took up her whole left cheek and was greenish with blue and purple mixed in. All in all, it was a pretty nasty bruise.
I got up from the waiting area's chair and walked over to Aubrey. I kneeled down to her level and was about to introduce herself when she hugged me.
She doesn't even know me and she just gave me a hug!
"Thank you." She whispered in my ear. They must have been really terrible to her if she's that excited to leave. Once she let go of me, she smiled sheepishly before shyly rubbing her arm.
I cleared my throat and introduced myself, "I'm Bruce Wayne and I will be taking care of you."
She looked at me and smiled.
"Sunt profund pare rău pentru ce sa întâmplat cu tine." 'I am deeply sorry for what happened to you.' I told her sincerely.
Despite me bringing up her parents, she still smiled. It's amazing how a girl who has gone through so much and endured so much pain, can still smile.
"Vă mulțumim pentru ajutorul mine domnul Wayne . Crezi că poate am putea vedea pe fratele meu? Știu că am fost separate și s-ar putea să nu fie în măsură să -l văd din nou sau trăi din nou cu el, dar crezi că aș putea să-l viziteze?" 'Thank you for helping me Mr. Wayne. Do you think that maybe we could see my brother? I know that we were separated and I might not be able to see him again or live with him again, but do you think I could visit him?' She asked while biting her lip slightly, which made her ten times cuter.
I didn't want to give away the surprise, and I didn't want to lie so I said, "Later."
I reached for her hand and she grabbed mine and we made our way to the car. Once inside, I walked to the driver's seat since Alfred is busy watching Dick.
"Just so you know, I speak English. Not good English, but English. As well when I'm nervous, scared or angry, sometimes I start speaking in Romani. Dick does too. Dick is also betterer at English than me." The six year-old informed me. That's actually very useful information.
AUBREY'S POV
Wow! This car is amazing! And Mr. Wayne is very kind. I just wish that Dick and I were together. I wish that nothing changed.
My eyes started burning and I knew that I was about to cry, so I forced myself to hold it in. I can't show weakness, otherwise he might get rid of me. That's what some of the girl's said back at the center.
'Stop it Aubrey! You can forget them! You got adopted by him and he wouldn't do that. Those girl's are just bullies.'
"We're here." I was cut out of my thoughts by Mr. Wayne talking to me. I looked to my right and saw a huge house! This is his!?
"Yes it is." Mr. Wayne chuckled. Oops. I must have said that out loud. Mr. Wayne held the door open for me and I climbed out of the car with my back-pack clutched in my hands.
I followed him to the front door of the mansion and proceeded to follow him into the house. I couldn't help but look around in amazement at all fancy and expensive stuff.
"Dick! I have a surprise for you!" I snapped my head up to Mr. Wayne. Wait, Dick!? Dick's here!?
"One second Bruce." I heard a familiar voice call.
I got so excited that I couldn't help but run towards it. When I found the source of the voice, I saw him next to an elderly, well dressed man making something in what I guess is the kitchen.
"Dicky?" I ask while trying at keep the tears of joy at bay.
I hear Mr. Wayne come in behind me and Dick drops a cookie cutter to the ground. He slowly turns to me and I drop my back pack.
I run through the kitchen and tackle my big brother into a hug.
"Dicky!"
"Aubrey!"
I giggle while still hugging him. I can't help but let the tears out and cry into his shoulder. I could feel him kiss my fore-head, then the top of my head and finally he rested his chin in my hair.
I missed him so much. We pulled away and he gasped.
I looked at him in confusion but then flinched when I felt a hand on my bruise.
"What happened to your face, Aubrey!?" Dick asked and I could tell that he was mad. I had to tell him I mean, he's my big brother. He needs to know.
"I didn't listen to other girls. When I didn't listen, they hurt me. But it's over now! I'm with you!" I told him and smiled reassuringly at the end.
He sighed but nodded.
"Eu nu te va lasa sa rănit din nou Micul pasăre." 'I won't let you get hurt again Little bird.'
BRUCE'S POV
Even while seeing the two siblings re-united, I couldn't help but feel slight anger. Why would those girl's want to hurt Aubrey, she is probably the sweetest little girl I have ever met!
I snapped out of my thoughts when the two broke apart from their hug.
"Vrei întâlnit să-ți arăt pe aici? Există o curte mare, cu un copac , putem urca!" 'Do you want met to show you around? There is a big backyard with a tree we can climb!' Dick told Aubrey excitedly.
The little girl's face lit up with excitement after Dick mentioned the oak tree.
"Într-adevăr?" 'Really?'Aubrey asked, eyes shining with hopefulness.
Dick nodded, "Da! Urmați-mă!" 'Yeah! Follow me!'Dick told her.
'We will definitely have to work on their English.' I thought as I watched the two children run out the back door.
"Vă mulțumim Dl. Wayne! Pentru tot!" 'Thank you, Mr. Wayne! For everything!'Aubrey yelled before Dick dragged her towards the tree.
I couldn't help but smile at the thought of having these two here for a long time. I already feel connected to them.
I looked over to Alfred and smiled widely, "This just might work."
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A/N: Yay! The plot is escalating! Wait, it's a one-shot series. There is no plot. What I meant was, It's getting better! Yes! Please review, I love getting feedback. Also, don't be shy to leave a request. I will get to it ASAP!